MILFORD —Over the previous few video games, Milford has misplaced some key gamers to harm.
But the Scarlet Hawks nonetheless have a wholesome Nick Araujo, and that may be a lot.
Behind one other monster effort from Araujo and a smothering protection, Milford rolled to a 24-0 win over Franklin on Friday night time.
Milford (7-1) initiatives as a excessive seed within the D3 playoffs. Franklin falls to 5-3.
“It’s obvious, we’re down some kids right now,” Milford coach Dale Olson mentioned. “Lost a couple kids for the year, starters. Hopefully, we’ll get one back if we make a little run. Nick’s a heck of a player. We gave him 16 touches in the first half, only gave him one that was on purpose in the second half. Defense was lights out tonight. Not too often that an (coach) Eian Bain Franklin team gets shut out, so I’m really proud of our kids tonight.”
Araujo had 165 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. He was additionally 3-for-3 on additional factors, and drilled a 39-yard discipline aim. He missed a later one from 46, nevertheless it was an in any other case flawless efficiency from the senior who can perform a little little bit of every part.
“A lot of dudes stepped up,” Araujo mentioned. “We have a sophomore starting at outside ‘backer (Joey McGee), and he had a huge pick to turn things around in the third (quarter).”
Anthony Maietta had two interceptions for Milford, which scored on its first possession and by no means regarded again. Quarterback Jack Buckley threw for 76 yards and rushed for an additional 52.
It took solely 5 performs for Milford to drive 60 yards and rating on the sport’s first possession. Araujo blasted proper up the center for a 41-yard landing, and Milford held a 7-0 lead simply 1:28 into the competition.
Early within the second quarter, Buckley saved it for a 1-yard landing, and the Scarlet Hawks held a 14-0 lead with 8:20 left within the half. At the top of a 13-play drive, Araujo hit his 39-yard discipline aim, and Milford went into the break with a 17-0 lead. After McGee’s decide and 35-yard return, Araujo scored from a yard out to assist full the scoring.
Franklin’s Andrew Fraulo rushed for 55 yards for the guests.
“There’s going to be no letdown between Milford and Franklin, I can promise you that,” Olson mentioned on the potential for a letdown following the KP loss. “This dates back a long time. Like I said, I’m just proud of our kids. It’s a good way to get ready for the playoffs. We’ll wait until Sunday, Monday, whenever they tell us who we’re playing. We’ll be ready for the Division 3 playoffs, that’s for sure.”
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